10 year pacing anniversary

Wow!  The site has really changed since tha last time I logged in.  Ten years ago today I was rushed to hospital blue lights flashing with 3rd degree heart block.  I was terrified!  I was fitted with a pacemaker and joined this club shortly afterwards.  I can never thank you all enough for all the support, encouragement and information you gave me.  In time I stopped being anxious about pacing and am now a fit, healthy, retired - well semi retired lol, mum, nan and online florist.  I have travelled all over the world, some journeys alone, I swim most days, I love to dance, go out, drink Prosecco and just love life.  If you are struggling just take a leaf out of my book and enjoy every day.  Replacement next year I think!

3 Comments

Awesome!

by Tracey_E - 2018-10-30 18:17:30

Happy pacing anniversary! Glad to hear you are living life to the fullest. What are you doing to celebrate the anniversary? 

Excellent post!

by LondonAndy - 2018-10-30 18:24:27

People tend to come to websites like this when something is wrong or they think they might have to get a pacemaker, so a lot of comments are about problems.  It is great that you have come back after all this time to post such a positive message.  I am sure the majority of pacemaker recipients return to a pretty normal life with them, but nice to have the demonstration.

Hope all goes well with the replacement after I said all that!!

you got help and then you helped.

by jessie - 2018-10-30 20:11:20

i know you were here for me when i got my 3 lead...i have been doing well. i had another succesful implant and it is going on two and a hafl years. thank you i cant thank you enough. nice to hear from you. jessie

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